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[serenity4ever]

The problem with holding it is that it is a real contributor to bladder infections in women.... And cutting down on fluids is a great way to become dehydrated.

[NoelSeven]

IT'S 2014!

Women carry purses, catch up with the times, businesses!

It's not just restrooms, we have a similar problem in restaurants and hair salons. I always take an inexpensive purse to get my hair done because I have to put it on the floor.

And I hate putting a nice bag on the floor of a restaurant where everyone's feet have been.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

The problem with holding it is that it is a real contributor to bladder infections in women.... And cutting down on fluids is a great way to become dehydrated.

I agree, but luckily, I'm not in a hot area and it's not that easy to become dehydrated in the fog.

If I'm going somewhere where I really don't want to use the bathroom, like a doctor appointment, I'll have a large cup of tea earlier on and I won't drink more until after the appointment. I do the same when I get my hair done. Being out all day is a different story, but for sure it's not going to kill me not to drink as much as usual until after those occasions.

[serenity4ever]

On 3/7/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

The problem with holding it is that it is a real contributor to bladder infections in women.... And cutting down on fluids is a great way to become dehydrated.

I agree, but luckily, I'm not in a hot area and it's not that easy to become dehydrated in the fog.

If I'm going somewhere where I really don't want to use the bathroom, like a doctor appointment, I'll have a large cup of tea earlier on and I won't drink more until after the appointment. I do the same when I get my hair done. Being out all day is a different story, but for sure it's not going to kill me not to drink as much as usual until after those occasions.

Hi, Noel. I was just mimicking what my urologist told me about cystitis in women. Unfortunately, I have IC so I know where every rest stop is in any state of I have been in. I envy anyone who doesn't have to make frequent stops to public restrooms...

[brii]

I don't even put my purse on the floor in the car. When I'm on a plane, I keep my purse on top of my feet. I just don't like putting my purse on the floor anywhere.

[shesallthat]

my handbags never touch the floor at my home - there is no way i would put it on the floor of a public restroom!!

[gazelle77]

I will only hang it up. NEVER put it on the floor, counter or shelf if provided. I will hold on to it and go rather than put it on top of something.

[straykatz]

Unless I'm going somewhere that I absolutely have to carry my purse then it is left at home almost all the time...I have a card size key holder for my car keys, DL and debit card....it can fit in my pocket or I just carry it in my hand....I am no longer attached to a purse and love the freedom of never having to worry about losing it, where to put it, having it stolen, etc.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

On 3/7/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

The problem with holding it is that it is a real contributor to bladder infections in women.... And cutting down on fluids is a great way to become dehydrated.

I agree, but luckily, I'm not in a hot area and it's not that easy to become dehydrated in the fog.

If I'm going somewhere where I really don't want to use the bathroom, like a doctor appointment, I'll have a large cup of tea earlier on and I won't drink more until after the appointment. I do the same when I get my hair done. Being out all day is a different story, but for sure it's not going to kill me not to drink as much as usual until after those occasions.

Hi, Noel. I was just mimicking what my urologist told me about cystitis in women. Unfortunately, I have IC so I know where every rest stop is in any state of I have been in. I envy anyone who doesn't have to make frequent stops to public restrooms...

Hi serenity I'm sorry to hear you have IC. I've always said I have a small bladder so I'm always aware of trying to control the situation.

There's a wonderful small restaurant on the coast that we love, and friends always want to go there. They have a small restroom with only one seat for women, one next door for men, and there's always a line. The wait in line is about 10 minutes, so by the time you think you have to go, it's almost too late

[Jannabelle]

I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?